Community Health Worker IIIIII Pine Bluff

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks available for benefits eligible positions only:

• Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10 matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age race color national origin disability religion marital or parental status protected veteran status military service genetic information or sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Level I:

• High School Diploma/GED plus two 2 years of general experience in community outreach education case management and administration experience.
• Must enroll in a certified CHW Training Program within 45 days of employment

Level II:

• Bachelors Degree or High School Diploma/GED plus four 4 years of general experience in community outreach education case management administration experience
• Completed certified CHW training program
• Mastered all CHW Competencies for Level I

Level III:

• Bachelors Degree plus five 5 years of general experience in community outreach education case management administration experience OR High School Diploma/GED plus nine 9 years of general experience in community outreach education case management administration experience
• Requires Certified Research Specialist or equivalent certification
• Mastered all CHW Competencies for Level I & II
• CRS is required within 2 years of hire.

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Key Responsibilities:

CHW I:
Outreach & Recruitment:

• Conducts outreach to individuals communities service providers and groups
• Identifies and recruits individuals families and community groups to services and systems.
• Educates health and social service systems and providers about community perspectives and cultural norms.
• Facilitates crosscultural communication among individuals communities and health/social service system workers.
• Responsible for the translation and cultural adaptions of resources and educational materials.

Care Coordination:

• Coordinates care provides case management support and assists individuals and communities in navigating health and social service systems

Community Coordination:

• Participates in the design implementation and interpretation of communitylevel assessments (e.g. windshield survey of community assets and challenges community asset mapping)
• Presents at local agencies and community events to share information and educate individuals and communities about health and social service concerns and resources

CHW II (in addition to CHW I responsibilities)
Health Education & Clinical Navigation:

• Motivates and encourages people to obtain care and other services.
• Supports selfmanagement of disease prevention and management of health conditions including chronic disease.
• Assists individuals in building and expanding their personal capacity to identify and manage their health conditions obtain services as needed identify opportunities to help others and represent their needs through communication and advocacy.
• Provides basic health support services (e.g. first aid diabetic foot checks).

Community Coordination:

• Assists communities in building capacity by identifying resources coordinating service and support providers linking groups or systems that provide synergistic support and implementing advocacy strategies to address unmet needs.
• Collects and distributes materials that meet basic needs (e.g. provides food blankets clothing to those in need).

CHW III (in addition to CHW I & II responsibilities)
Health Education and Care Coordination:

• Provides culturally appropriate health education and information. Educates individuals and communities about how to use health and social service systems.
• Conducts health promotion and disease prevention education in a manner that matches the linguistic and cultural needs of participants or community
• Provides individual support and coaching.
• Motivates and encourages people to obtain care and other services
• Supports selfmanagement of disease prevention and management of health conditions including chronic disease.
• Assists individuals in building and expanding their personal capacity to identify and manage their health conditions obtain services as needed identify opportunities to help others and represent their needs through communication and advocacy.
• Assists communities in building capacity by identifying resources coordinating service and support providers linking groups or systems that provide synergistic support and implementing advocacy strategies to address unmet needs.

Coaching & Mentoring:

• Identifies and works with CHW peers to help others grow professionally act ethically and meet the needs of the individuals and communities served.

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